London landmarks join Earth Hour lights switch-off
The annual environmental campaign is observed at landmarks around the world.
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From the desert to the icy waters of Wales
48 minutes ago About sharing Amr Madbouly taking to the water in the River Ogmore near his home By Natalie Grice BBC News The average air temperature in Cairo, like the average water temperature, doesn’t fall much below 20C at any time of year. So it may come as a surprise to find one of…
Jordan North: How safe is vaping?
4 hours ago About sharing Jordan North took up vaping in order to quit cigarettes Presenter and podcaster Jordan North started vaping to try to give up cigarettes. He found himself reliant on both – and wasn’t happy. Confused by conflicting reports about the potential harms of vaping, he has been looking at the evidence…
High rural house prices force locals into renting
3 hours ago About sharing Holiday lets and second homes have seen prices rise across the English countryside By Lucy Vladev and Malcolm Prior BBC News rural affairs team Rising house prices in the English countryside have pushed more than half a million people into renting over the past decade, a new report has found….
How Gaza war is testing the limits of US influence
41 minutes ago About sharing By Tom Bateman, state department correspondent Travelling with the US secretary of state A security guard thrust open the door to Antony Blinken’s armoured car and the US secretary of state strode out down a line of yellow barricades. “We’re working to get them home,” he declared, grabbing and gripping…
King Charles hails Kate’s courage after cancer news
17 minutes ago About sharing The King, seen here with the princess at a 2022 event, says he and Queen Camilla will “continue to offer their love and support to the whole family” By Phelan Chatterjee & Natasha Preskey BBC News King Charles III is “so proud of Catherine for her courage” in speaking about…
David Potts crowned winner of Celebrity Big Brother
46 minutes ago About sharing David Potts thanked the housemates for “letting me be me” By Yasmin Rufo BBC News Reality TV star David Potts has been crowned the champion of the first Celebrity Big Brother for six years. Potts, 30, who rose to fame as a holiday rep on ITV2’s Ibiza Weekender, beat fellow…
Sick people leaving workforce at record highs
1 hour ago About sharing By Faarea Masud Business reporter, BBC News The number of people leaving the workforce due to long term sickness is at its highest since the 1990s, a report suggests. Adults economically inactive due to ill-health rose from 2.1m in July 2019 to a peak of 2.8m in October 2023, said…
Mordaunt rubbishes talk of challenging Sunak
The Portsmouth MP says she is focussed on doing her current job and called speculation “nonsense”.
Three Lions most important on England shirt – Southgate
England boss Gareth Southgate says having the Three Lions on the team’s shirt is “the most important thing” amid the controversy over the St George’s Cross design on the new kit. Kit designer Nike has changed the appearance of the St George’s Cross on the back of the collar by adding purple and blue to…